THE POSSE (JOHN, BRIAN, & WILLIAM) 10X8 2002

We were a crew for a time. John is an amazing guitarist/performer and was the spiritualist. William, the wit, is a gifted writer and chronicler. I put everything in paint on canvas and
shared my experience. I was close to their combined age. We jived until we didn't . Though our personalities often clashed, we respected each others talents. I think we all fed off each others
gifts and my work was better for it. It was a heady time, and great fun.

Working near the entrance of the Austin Children's Museum was a thing of pure joy. The kids wonder and excitement made me think of my own formative art experiences. Childhood is a time
of realizing the power and magic of art. I was blessed by parents that encouraged my talents. How they found the time to recognize and support me, with seven other kids, has always left me
grateful. This encouragement was reenforced by educators in elementary, jr. high, and high school. To this day I cannot type because Ms. Gerund (god bless her), at Johnston Junior High petitioned
to allow me two semesters of freshman art. My birthdays were always filled with art supplies and books. I wanted to be an artist at an easel. That is what I saw in those kids eyes....mini me.